. >> we are all protectors of protectors of one another, of the environment. let us not allow signs of destruction and death accompany our journey of this world. >> reporter: five hundred priests dispensed communion to the crowd. at the conclusion of the two-hour mass, pope francis greeted the international heads-of-state in attendance, including vice president joe biden, who lead the u-s delegation. francis assumes his role at one of the busiest and holiest times in the catholic calendar. next sunday is palm sunday. easter follows, one week later. elizabeth corridan kron4 news. >> now for today's market update. numbers were mixed on wall street. even after lawmakers in cyprus rejected an unpopular bailout plan here are the closing numbers. the dow was up three points. after being down as much as 70 points today. the nasdaq lost eight points. and the s-and-p fell three points. dow: >> jacqueline: we conceive of rainfall just offshore. it will move inhis evening. more about [ teen ] times are good, aren't they, kids? it's nice having u-verse, isn't it? see back